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Science Dynamics Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2000 Results

Sales Up 378% Over Second Quarter of 1999

CHERRY HILL, NJ --(August 14, 2000) --Science Dynamics (BBOTC: SIDY), a leading developer of Internet Protocol-based (IP) telephony solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2000.

During the second quarter sales increased to $2,104,271, a 378 percent increase over sales of $440,365 in the second quarter of 1999, and a 46 percent sequential increase over sales of $1,443,482 in the first quarter of 2000. The Company generated net income of $323,719 in the second quarter of 2000, compared with a net loss of $500,879 in the second quarter of 1999, and net income of $13,365 for the first quarter of 2000. Operating income for the second quarter of 2000 was $318,179 compared with an operating loss of $497,065 in the second quarter of 1999, and a gain of $10,467 for the first quarter of this year. Net income was $323,719, or $0.02 per share, in the second quarter of 2000, compared with a net loss of $500,879 or ($0.03) per share, a year ago.

For the first six months ended June 30, 2000 total sales were $3,547,753, a 194 percent increase over sales of $1,208,224 in the corresponding first half of 1999. Total operating income for the first six months of 2000 was $328,644 compared to an operating loss of $856,778 during the same period in fiscal 1999. Net income for the first six months of this year was $337,082 or $0.02 per share, compared with a net loss of $863,683, or ($0.05) per share for the corresponding six-month period in 1999.

"SciDyn made significant progress during the second quarter of this year as we executed on our vision of providing innovative hardware and software solutions to connect traditional circuit switch based networks with the next generation of packet based networks" stated Joy C. Hartman, president and CEO. Hartman continued, "We are pleased with our sales and earnings improvement, and will continue to focus on the dynamic growth of the Company while investing in our internal organization, our technology, and the development of our brand. Underlying our financial and operational successes for the quarter was the expansion of our senior management team. The addition of Alan Bashforth as chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors and Robert O’Connor as chief financial officer provide the depth of expertise that will be essential to lead SciDyn in our ongoing quest to be the ‘Voice of IP telephony’."

Alan C. Bashforth Named Chairman of the Board

In June, SciDyn announced the appointment of Alan C. Bashforth as chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Bashforth, who currently serves as president of Cascadent Communications, Inc., stated, "I look forward to working with the management team in achieving SciDyn’s position as a leader in the IP telephony market. A high priority will be to attract talented executives to the Board who understand the Company’s needs, as well as the future of the industry."

Robert M. O’Connor Appointed as Chief Financial Officer

In May, SciDyn appointed Robert M. O’Connor as chief financial officer. O’Connor noted, "I am pleased to be able to join SciDyn at this exciting time, and look forward to establishing important profitability goals for the Company." Prior to joining SciDyn O’Connor was a manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers, L.L.P. and also served as controller and chief financial officer for three middle market technology companies.

SciDyn Expands European Sales Channel

On May 3, 2000, SciDyn announced that Information Technology Services (ITS) signed a contract to distribute SciDyn’s Integrator series of IP telephony gateways. ITS is based in Surrey, United Kingdom and is a technology and communications provider to European businesses. Joy Hartman, president and CEO noted, "As the demand for IP-enabled communications gains global momentum, SciDyn is building its direct and indirect distribution channels to address both traditional as well as emerging communications markets. ITS enhances our international market reach as a new distribution channel that is both well established and provides a complimentary integration with SciDyn’s IP telephony market strategy."

 

 

About Science Dynamics Corporation:

Headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Science Dynamics Corporation (SciDyn) is a leading developer of telecommunications solutions. Products include: The IntegratorC-2000® series of IP telephony Gateways; the Commander II Inmate Control phone system (also based on the IntegratorC-2000® architecture) and the VFX-200 series of Video over Frame Relay Access Devices (FRADs). Visit Science Dynamics’ Web site at
http://www.SciDyn.com

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the impact of the competitive products and pricing and general economic conditions as they affect the Company's customers. Actual results and developments may therefore differ materially from those described in this release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCIENCE DYNAMICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements:

ASSETS

June 30,

December 31,

2000

1999

Unaudited

Audited

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 1,130,534

$ 674,793

Accounts receivable -trade

1,570,817

157,040

Accounts receivable -other

61,715

63,677

Inventories

392,575

361,039

Other current assets

129,250

50,185

Total current assets

3,284,891

1,306,734

Property and equipment, net

506,047

260,543

Deferred income taxes

308,000

308,000

Intangible Assets, net of accumulated

amortization of $1,050,000 in 2000 and

$900,000 in 1999.

450,000

600,000

Other assets

129,955

133,776

Total assets

$ 4,678,893

$ 2,609,053

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 566,610

$ 215,409

Accrued expenses

82,177

424,677

Total current liabilities

648,787

640,086

Commitments

Shareholders' equity -

Common stock -.01 par value,

45,000,000 shares authorized,

17,783,716 and 17,286,278 issued

17,657,916 and 17,160,478 outstanding

in 2000 and 1999 respectively.

177,837

172,862

Additional paid-in capital

14,275,287

12,556,205

(Deficit)

(10,025,185)

(10,362,267)

4,427,939

2,366,800

Common stock held in treasury,

at cost

(397,833)

(397,833)

Total shareholders' equity

4,030,106

1,968,967

Total liabilities and shareholders'

equity

$ 4,678,893

$ 2,609,053

 

 

 

SCIENCE DYNAMICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued):

Six Months Ended June 30,

Three Months Ended June 30,

2000

1999

2000

1999

NET SALES

$ 3,547,753

$ 1,208,224

$ 2,104,271

$ 440,365

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of sales

1,284,270

433,948

712,227

185,549

Research and development

526,534

615,773

270,826

298,174

Selling, general

and administrative

1,408,305

1,015,281

803,039

453,707

3,219,109

2,065,002

1,786,092

937,430

Operating income (loss)

328,644

(856,778)

318,179

(497,065)

Other (expenses):

Interest income

8,438

-

5,540

-

Interest expense

(6,905)

(3,814)

Net Income (Loss)

$ 337,082

$ (863,683)

$ 323,719

$ (500,879)

Net Income (Loss) per common share

$ 0.02

$ (0.05)

$ 0.02

$ (0.03)

 

 

 

SCIENCE DYNAMICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued):

Six Months Ended June 30,

2000

1999

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$ 337,082

$ (863,683)

Adjustments to reconcile

net income (loss) to net cash

(used for) provided by operating activities:

Depreciation

59,880

44,630

Amortization of capitalized software

-

69,498

Amortization of Intangible assets

150,000

150,000

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

(Increase) decrease in:

Accounts receivable

(1,413,777)

(61,520)

Other receivable

1,962

458,801

Inventories

(31,536)

35,740

Other current assets

(79,065)

32,045

Other assets

3,821

(96,179)

Increase (decrease) in:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

8,701

(363,040)

Total adjustments

(1,300,014)

269,975

Net cash provided by

(used for) operating

activities

(962,932)

(593,708)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property and equipment -net

(305,384)

(19,311)

Net cash (used) in investing activities

(305,384)

(19,311)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Increase (decrease) in Loan Payable

-

143,224

Issuance of common stock and warrants

1,724,057

504,975

Net cash (used in) provided

by financing activities

1,724,057

648,199

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

455,741

35,180

Cash and cash equivalents -

beginning of period

674,793

32,249

Cash and cash equivalents -

end of period

$ 1,130,534

$ 67,429

 

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